Answer-RC have released these new CNC machined pinion gear racks. These are ideal for the pit box to keep all those rogue pinion gears in check. Available in two sizes, the first to suit the 1/10th scale pinions with a 3.175mm shaft and the second to suit 1/8th scale with a 5mm shaft, they are available in red or black. The racks are also available fully loaded with a range of pinions.
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HongNor has released two new spring sets for 16mm big bore shocks. These new springs are shorter than the standard springs and they provide less preload. Matched for precise tuning, they are available in blue/medium and red/soft for X3-Sabre and also the other cars.
Here we have this weeks round up of product releases and race reports from our site sponsors Xray. Our summary includes everything published by the Slovakian manufacturer on their own website in the past week, so if you didn’t find the time to visit, be sure to read on. This weeks round up includes the following stories.
– New RX8 Ventilated Brake Disc – Precision-Ground – Lightweight
– RX8 Wins 2012 Fiorano Trophy
– XB9 Podium Finish at Portuguese Nationals R1
– XB9 at 2012 Dirt Nitro Challenge
– XB9 2nd at Southern Super League R1, Malaysia
– XB9 Wins 2012 M.M.O.R.R.C. Buggy Championship R1, Malta
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The 5th annual Insaniversary of the Psycho Nitro Blast was definitely one to remember. Located in Unadilla, GA the event features a 24-hour straight practice session carrying on from Thursday morning through Friday morning with a rock-star atmosphere that is second to none. Racers pack the drivers stand each year with hopes to tame the Psycho track while they put their hopes on the line in 3 rounds of qualifying which takes place around the clock. Checking in for a qualifier at midnight is of very little concern after visiting the Insomnia Coffee shop for a high-caffeine beverage or snack. The Psycho crew had everything to offer the racer who is living the dream for an entire weekend.
Continue reading the report here
Sweep Racing have released their new Tendroid 1/10 offroad front tire with grey medium foam. Just like its big brother 10Droids front will works best on indoor clay surfaces and there will also be a tyre only version for the drivers who wish to use their own inserts. Also new from Sweep are these flexible nozzle for glue bottles. The 2 step neck design is usable on all our Sweep glue bottles and thanks to the precision molding work, this nozzle keeps glue from leaking. If it gets clogged, you can trim the nozzle back a little at a time for extended life of glue.
In a move to focus Venom’s entire efforts on the development and marketing of its rapidly growing battery and charger business, Vertical Partners West, LLC, [VPW], parent company of Venom, announces today it has carved out their portfolio of radio controlled models and accessories, re-branding them under Atomik RC.
Continue reading the announcement here
Novarossi World Srl have launched their Roma .25 engine for the performance Truggy racing engine market. Designed to fit in between the Bonito.21 and the Plus .28, this novel motor is a perfect balance between high performance and fuel economy. The end result offers drivers, tuners, race car teams and individuals a high degree of flexibility and the opportunity to optimize the performance from these race tuned engines.
Source: Novarossi [novarossi.it]
Italian brand Bliss RC have introduced their new .12 engine called F3 Touring. The motor features a 3 port hard chromed liner, CNC machined billet piston, 12mm turbo crankshaft, knife edged aerodynamic connecting rod and a new separate turbo combustion chamber insert. Inside there is a 12mm Swiss quality main bearing while a super lightweight cooling head and composite slide carburetor with 5.4mm insert completes the package.
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